Jharkhand HC reinstates peon fired for taking office tea and biscuits home
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a peon who was dismissed from service for taking tea and biscuits from his workplace. The court ruled the punishment as 'grossly disproportionate' to the nature of the offence. It also noted procedural lapses, including a vague show-cause notice and failure to properly consider the employee's response. The bench observed that imposing such a severe penalty on a low-wage worker reflected insensitivity. The court directed his re-employment along with partial payment of back wages.
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